Fried eggs in bacon fat
Fried eggs in bacon fat is a simple, savory breakfast dish where eggs are cooked in the rendered fat from fried bacon. It typically consists of just eggs, bacon, salt, and pepper, and is a staple of American country-style cooking, often associated with Southern and rural traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and protein, with virtually no carbohydrates, providing key nutrients like choline, vitamin D, and selenium. A typical serving of two eggs fried in bacon fat contains roughly 250-300 calories, depending on the amount of fat used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 230 kcal |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Carbs | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 340 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.9 mcg |
| Choline | 290 mg |
| Selenium | 30 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Vitamin A | 270 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
Per 2 large eggs fried in 1 tbsp (14 g) bacon fat · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a frugal, flavor-maximizing cooking tradition where no part of the bacon is wasted. Nutritionally, it's a dense source of energy and protein, making it a popular choice for those following low-carb or high-fat diets like keto.
